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SW9 9AX

Romero Close

Brixton North

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Detailed insights for SW9 9AX

Overview

Postcode SW9 9AX is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Acre Lane area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Acre Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Acre Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from SW9 9AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Acre Lane near SW9 9AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 9AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.4 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.5 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 9AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.3 miSlade GardensSmallWalking directions to Slade Gardens
0.5 miColdharbour Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
14,880 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.62(+307%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.84(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.26(+20%)
Other theft
13.74(+20%)
Robbery
12.54(+252%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
48.53%
Other White
75
20%
Other
30
8%
African
15
4%
Irish
11
2.93%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
223
63.9%
No qualifications
45
12.89%
Level 3 (A level)
33
9.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
5.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.58%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
55.28%
Owns with a mortgage
38
23.6%
Owns outright
13
8.07%
Other social rented
13
8.07%
Social rents from council
3
1.86%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Brixton North

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£704
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £587K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £704 per square foot) in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,128,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,015,000£—
Terraced3£950,000£851
Flats75£435,000£692

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£435,000£731,173
2017£413,750£875,000
2018£440,000£823,000
2019£412,500£927,500
2020£500,000£875,000
2021£450,000£1,000,000
2022£460,000£1,050,000
2023£450,000£917,245
2024£443,500£1,110,000
2025£435,000£880,000
2026£467,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£764£564
2017£675£699
2018£594£638
2019£634£735
2020£774£632
2021£726£739
2022£705£722
2023£670£737
2024£697£730
2025£728£654
2026£673
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025152A, Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9TQFlatsLeasehold£355,000
28 Mar 2025152B, Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9TQFlatsLeasehold£357,275
24 Nov 2025Flat 11, Victoria House, 168, Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9THFlatsLeasehold£600,000
15 Jul 2025133, Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9TNOtherFreehold£720,273
12 May 2025174, Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9TGTerracedFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the SW9 9AX postcode area, located within Acre Lane, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 9AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryStockwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLansdowne SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 9AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 9AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPresco Food & WineRomero Close, Lambeth, SW9 9TQWalking directions to Presco Food & Wine
0 miCo-op FoodLambeth, SW9 9FXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miJulies Mini MartMoat Place, Lambeth, SW9 9QEWalking directions to Julies Mini Mart
0.1 miStockwell Convenience Store132 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9HRWalking directions to Stockwell Convenience Store
0.1 miPay Less Food and WineStockwell Road, Lambeth, SW9 9QEWalking directions to Pay Less Food and Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW9 9AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John-Paul Ennis

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nanda Manley-Browne

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samantha Dorney-Smith

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton NorthE05014096
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Acre LaneE02000632
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 015BE01003053
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 9AX

Is SW9 9AX (Acre Lane) safe?

The area around SW9 9AX records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW9 9AX?

The median sale price around SW9 9AX in Acre Lane is £450,000 (about £704 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 9AX?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 9AX, including Stockwell Primary School (Good), Lansdowne School (Good) and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 9AX?

The closest station to SW9 9AX is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 470 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW9 9AX?

SW9 9AX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 9AX (Acre Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 9AX is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John-Paul Ennis (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nanda Manley-Browne (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Samantha Dorney-Smith (Green Party).